The first local schools organized shortly after the establishment of the community in 1891. Commissioners divided Foard County into nine school districts, including one for Crowell. Early settler Benjamin R. Blankenship contributed funds toward the . . . — — Map (db m104882) HM
An early church in Crowell. First officials: Pastor, J. E. Chase; Elders, J. W. Cope, S. J. Fenton; Deacons, E. P. Bomar, F. H. Crews; Clerk, Ben Henderson; Treasurer, J. H. Self. Site, gift of C. A. Andrews, was chosen by Mmes. Ida Cheek, Robt. . . . — — Map (db m104881) HM
Committee appointed by the legislature to organize county met in (old) Margaret April 4, 1891. County divided into four precincts. Election held April 27. Following officials elected:
Judge, J.C. Roberts
Attorney, G.T. Brown
Clerk, G.W. . . . — — Map (db m81387) HM
Mr. J.G. Witherspoon has been called the Father of Foard Co., for he was the governing force which led the organization of a new county. Through his acquaintance with people in several surrounding counties, he was able to acquire the 700 sq. miles . . . — — Map (db m81394) HM
Formed from Hardeman, King
Cottle, and Know Counties
Created March 3, 1891
Organized April 27, 1891
Named in Honor of
Robert L. Foard
1831 - 1898
A Confederate Officer
Prominent Lawyer of Columbus
Texas
. . . — — Map (db m81442) HM
This is the second courthouse to serve Foard County since its creation in 1891. By 1909, the first courthouse proved too small for the needs of the county, and voters passed a bond election for the purpose of building a new one. The Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m81386) HM
After being captured by Comanche Indians on May 19, 1836, in what is now Limestone County, Cynthia Ann Parker was recaptured here by Texas Rangers under Captain L.S. Ross on December 18, 1860 — — Map (db m170422) HM
In 1860 at the Battle of Pease River, Indian captive Cynthia Ann Parker and her daughter, Prairie Flower, were rescued by Texas Rangers under Capt. L.S. Ross (later Governor of Texas). Cynthia Ann, most celebrated of all Comanche captives, had . . . — — Map (db m170428) HM
Quanah Parker and the Comanches camped near here on the Pease River & Cynthia Ann recaptured 8 miles N.E.
Arrow Sculptor: Charles A. Smith — — Map (db m170434) HM
County named for
Texas Confederate Officer
Robert L. Foard
1831 – 1898
Came to Texas from Maryland 1853. Prominent pioneer lawyer and citizen. Lt. Columbus Grays Texas Militia Co. 1861. Confederate Major 13th Texas . . . — — Map (db m81356) HM
Founded in 1880 by Benjamin E. Lower, John Wesley and wife, first settlers. Lower became the first postmaster, 1880; Mrs. Wesley was second, 1882. Place was named for Pease River and E.M. Pease, Texas Governor (1853-57 and 1867-69). Second group . . . — — Map (db m81440) HM
First known as Pease · Renamed in honor of Margaret Wesley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley · First Anglo-American child born in Hardeman County · First county seat of Hardeman County, 1884-1890 — — Map (db m170429) HM
